Over the years we have seen plenty of examples of Takashi Murakami’s artistic genius. Today we get another example as we get a look inside Takashi Murakami’s “The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg” Exhibit. The exhibition is set to launch at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Illinois, and serves as an homage to MCA’s 50th anniversary. The installation features 50 pieces that include signature “super flat” paintings as well as unseen pieces.

The exhibits namesake is by far the most impressive piece of the show, coming in at 114 feet wide. The museum said in a statement “An octopus in distress can chew off a damaged leg to ensure survival, knowing that a new one will grow in its place,” adding “Similarly, Murakami often feeds off his own prior imagery, or that of Japanese history, in order for new work to emerge. The exhibition is expected to launch at MCA Chicago on June 6. Don’t miss it if you are in the Windy City!